Only 29 hours were required to install this “off-the-shelf” Seattle prefab home that packs a plethora of energy efficient features. The project features passive design strategies to maximize natural daylighting and temperature control. The home incorporates ductless mini-split heating/cooling units—one in every room—that use inverter-driven compressors to provide exact control 100% of the time. Perhaps...
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Halbhaus: 17th Century Modest Alpine Chalet Makeover
Halbhaus is a 17th-century timber-frame Swiss chalet located in the historic Swiss mountain village of Andermatt. Halbhaus (‘half house’ in German) originally stood next to a house that was its mirror image, but was lost to a fire several decades ago. The heart of the house is a double-height kitchen and living area. Whitened wood...
Tiny Backyard House Filled With Mid-Century Finds
A small outbuilding is exactly what a couple needed for their Seattle property. The studio occupies the corner of a backyard filled with carefully-tended plants. First Lamp studio decide to cover the house with white siding and exposed Douglas fir, which is a great idea for a limited budget. The single main room features ample...
Tiny Modern Loft Of Just 28 Square Meters
A tiny apartment can be a very cozy and cute space, even if it’s just 28 square meters like this tiny loft in Paris. Architect Aurélien Lespinas completely redesigned the layout and so that the only rooms combines the living area, the kitchen and bedroom area. The décor style is modern and simple, almost minimal...
Fun Shell Collection: Creative Storage Units For Every Use
Flexible and simple designs now rule the world because they meet a lot of various needs and are easy to change. Colorful, friendly and happy, Shell Collection from Tete De Bois are right like that – these are baskets, recipients and vases for every use. Handmade of Eva rubber, these items are washable, non-toxic, UV...
Eclectic Home With South African And Japanese Influences In Decor
This home in Cape Town, South Africa, belongs to a couple of artists, and I think it can be seen at first sight. The front room is divided with a fireplace that separates the living room from the studio space. The mix of materials, styles and curated pieces in the living room demonstrate the owners’...
Trendy Larch Wood Ninna Washbasin
Wooden sinks, bathtubs and other bathroom pieces are in trend right now, and this “Ninna” washbasin is right one of such fashionable things. It is made from hand turned larch wood by Slow Wood’s master craftsmen. It looks so natural – because it is. The life and story in this wood is brought to life...
Industrial And Vintage Kitchen Design In Stockholm
Industrial style is very popular today, and I’m sure that this industrial kitchen in Stockholm is a perfect example of styling. The kitchen features stainless steel drawers and a sink, some of them are from Ikea’s recently released Sektion kitchen line, it has unconventional storage in the form of a hanging pot rack and vintage...
34 Inviting Outdoor Dining Spaces In Various Styles
Summer is time to spend outdoors, and we do everything outside: talk, eat, swim, sunbathe, walk, read and do sports. To have meals outdoors you’ll need a cool dining space in some cool style, and we are here to get you inspired! Organize a cozy dining nook on your deck, front porch, pergola or right...
Functional And Stylish 2015 Lighting And Table Collections By Apparatus
Design studio Apparatus have introduced two new lighting series, ‘Cylinder’, ‘Link Porcelain’ and ‘Portal’ tables. The Cylinder Series is a system of fixtures that elevate the experience of functional lighting. Directional light emanates from recessed points within the simple metal forms. Their streamlined structure and hefty scale allow these pieces to stand-alone or be grouped...









